Had my gastroic bypass in April 2002 and could NOT be more pleased. I am walking my dogs every night, can do just about anything I want to and have had no ill effects at all. I am in the support group with many others that have had it and know tons more, and I don't know of anyone that is unhappy. I have lost about 230 pounds (and I am still a big girl) and am slowing down a bit, but will perservere. You could do both surgery and the Healthworks afterwards for your excercise (which is VERY important). If you want to talk about it, send me a private message with your telephone number and I will call you!